"You're dreaming," Lu Xuan thought to himself. But he still replied aloud.
"There's only one rule: you should know that I can persuade him to change course at any time and seek support from others in another city. You, on the other hand, can only stay here guarding the dusty Temple (the Immortal Temple)."
"It's not just about getting into the city; she also needs to bring her dragon into the Hall of Immortality." The wizard thought for a moment and then made another request.
"This is a bit difficult, but not impossible. It's just that we need a little help to get her to obey. Do you know what she wants most?"
“I happen to have studied Targaryen history for a while. If I’m not mistaken, what she wants most is the Iron Throne across the sea.”
“That’s right, she longs to reclaim the Iron Throne day and night. But unfortunately, she only has about... forty warriors now. Well, I just hired fifty mercenaries for her in the city. Less than a hundred warriors in total.”
"...Hehe, that makes it very simple. Although the Immortal Palace has declined, we still possess a vast fortune. Enough for her to buy a fleet. I think that should be enough to make her come here in person."
"Then there's no problem. Give me some evidence, and I'll go back and convince her."
Jorah, who had been waiting anxiously, finally saw Lu Xuan walk out of the room.
"So, what did you discuss? How are they planning to treat Daenerys?"
"We'll talk about it when we get back."
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"Therefore, most of the nobles in the city probably won't agree to Daenerys's entry. But that wizard can vouch for Daenerys."
"You could say that."
"Is that male witch trustworthy? As far as I know, their reputation doesn't seem to be very good."
“That’s right. There’s a saying in the city about male witches: all they give is falsehood. So, of course they’re unreliable.”
"Then why are you joining forces with them? Those warlocks are probably after Daenerys's dragons." Jorah was getting anxious; he was truly devoted to Daenerys.
Lu Xuan gave Jora a strange look. That expression made Jora feel insulted. At the same time, she realized she had guessed correctly. Because Lu Xuan's expression practically screamed, "You actually guessed right..."
"Dragons are Daenerys' most important asset. Of course, we should make the most of them. Even though they are only three small dragons, if used properly, they can bring in countless resources."
"Daenerys would never agree to sell out any of her dragons. They are like her children."
"That's true. So we won't actually sell out any dragons. The dragons are just bargaining chips; as long as they exist, we have enough capital in our hands."
Jorah listened with a look of half-understanding. Lu Xuan didn't continue explaining. Instead, he began to explain something else.
He tossed a cloth bag to Jorah. Jorah opened it and found it filled with jewels—more than, if not more, than the ones Lu Xuan had given Daenerys before.
"this……"
"These are gifts from the warlock. Take these with you, sell some of them tomorrow, and then buy Daenerys a new outfit. Make her look more like a queen."
"No queen has only a few dozen down-on-their-luck centaur guards by her side."
“You’re right, I’ve already hired the men for you. Fifty mercenaries, someone will hand them over to you tomorrow. You’ll take them back with you and they’ll serve as Daenerys’s guards. In short, when Daenerys arrives, she’ll enter the city as a queen.”
“I don’t understand. What’s the point? You’ve hired those warriors from this city. Do you think you can fool the Thirteen? They can see right through Daenerys’s weakness.”
“I know. That’s exactly what I’m aiming for. A queen who bluffs will earn her superficial respect. But everyone here knows her true strength, so they won’t be truly wary of her. This will make her safer. At the same time, it will draw everyone’s attention to her dragon. This will make our only bargaining chip more valuable.”
After hearing Lu Xuan's plan, Jora felt her brain couldn't process it all. She had a vague feeling that something was wrong, but didn't know how to refute it. She could only manage a weak remark.
"I don't know what you're going to do, I only have one request: don't let her get hurt."
“That’s natural, but you’ve reminded me. Actually, focusing all our attention on the dragon isn’t a very good idea. That’s like putting all our eggs in one basket. A single warlock isn’t enough. Hmm, we need at least one ally of sufficient stature.”
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Chapter 239 The Crown
Zhalo Zanwan Dasos, one of the thirteen giants of Qarth.
As one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in the city, he was undoubtedly very concerned about his safety. He was always surrounded by at least four Unsullied bodyguards. These loyal soldiers were virtually impossible to bribe, so he had always felt relatively at ease. Until a stranger appeared in his favorite chair, carrying a crossbow.
"Although I don't actually need this thing, I've brought it along to make you feel the threat directly. Zarro Zanwan Dasos, I come to make a deal with you on behalf of the Stormborn, Khaleesi of the Great Plains, the Unburnt, the Mother of Dragons, Daenerys Targaryen."
"It's you?" Zhalo Zanwan Dasos clearly recognized Lu Xuan. After all, Lu Xuan's departure with the male wizard that night had attracted some attention. Seeing that the other party wasn't an assassin, Zhalo breathed a sigh of relief and began to try to take the initiative.
"I'm glad someone as important as you has noticed me. But I'm not the point of our conversation tonight. Daenerys and her dragons are what I want to talk about. Interested? Just say no and I'll disappear from your sight."
Zarro was taken aback. He knew of Daenerys's existence, of course. But this was the first time he had heard of dragons.
Because of Lu Xuan, the centaur vanguard didn't directly find Qarth, but only discovered traces of a caravan. Therefore, currently, apart from the warlocks, the people of Qarth are unaware of the birth of the true dragon.
"You mean a dragon, the real dragon that once swept across the entire world?"
"Of course, about four months ago, Daenerys hatched three dragons on the plains. They are still very young, so they need more careful care. And when they grow up, they will become synonymous with power, just think of what they can bring...everything!!!"
Zhalo was not fooled by Lu Xuan's few words, but instead asked a crucial question.
"Why me? I'm not the strongest among the Thirteen Giants. Why was I chosen?"
"...Perhaps I've caused you some misunderstandings, but it's not just you. As you can see, I've already spoken with the Warlock before, then you, and there will be more. There are thirteen of the Thirteen Giants. At the same time, there are also the Tourmaline Brotherhood, the Ancient Spice Guild, and various other forces here. I will visit them one by one and then select the most sincere collaborator."
"This is Qarth, and not many people are interested in Daenerys."
“I know, but everyone will be interested in dragons.”
"The rulers of this city will not allow Daenerys to enter. His dragons will disrupt the balance of this city. Those people are used to this way of life, and they don't like change."